Jamaica

by Morris, Kerry-Ann

• ISBN13: 9780836823646
• ISBN10: 0836823648
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-08-01
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib

Summary

A melting pot of many cultures and races, Jamaica is a beautiful island in the heart of the Caribbean. Formerly a European colony with a history of slavery, Jamaica has risen to become a proud, independent nation that attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world to its shores. From the lush forests of the Blue Mountains to the pristine beaches of Montego Bay, from vivid Jamaican literature to world-famous reggae music, and from inspiring National Heroes to unique Rastafarians, this book provides an insight into the vibrant culture of Jamaica. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

An Overview of Jamaica	p. 5
Geography	p. 6
History	p. 10
Government and the Economy	p. 16
People and Lifestyle	p. 20
Language and Literature	p. 28
Arts	p. 30
Leisure and Festivals	p. 34
Food	p. 40
A Closer Look at Jamaica	p. 43
The Blue Mountains	p. 44
Buccaneers and Pirates	p. 46
Cultural Icon of Jamaica	p. 48
The Great Port Royal Earthquake	p. 50
Independence Day	p. 52
"King" Sugar	p. 54
Kingston	p. 56
Legends and Folktales	p. 58
The Maroons	p. 60
The National Heroes	p. 62
Pollution in the Kingston Harbor	p. 64
Rastafarians	p. 66
Reggae Music	p. 68
The Slave Trade	p. 70
Tourism	p. 72
Relations with North America	p. 75
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Full-color map	p. 86
Black-and-white reproducible map	p. 88
Jamaica at a Glance	p. 90
Glossary	p. 92
Books, Videos, Web Sites	p. 94
Index	p. 95
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